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A body of water with a stone path that follows the edge of the water. The path leads to a small building which is surrounded by trees and vegetation. A body of water with a stone path that follows the edge of the water. The path leads to a small building which is surrounded by trees and vegetation.

© Ian M Spooner

© Ian M Spooner

Shepherd Wheel Dam

Continuing Display

Shepherd Wheel Workshop

Stroll along the dam, which powers the waterwheel.

 

The dam is fed by water diverted from the River Porter.

Opening Times

Opening Times

Sat and Sun 11am–3pm

***The Workshop will be closed on Sat 30 Nov & Sun 1 Dec due to staffing requirements at the Kelham Island Museum Victorian Christmas Market***

Shepherd Wheel Workshop

Whiteley Woods

Off Hangingwater Road

Sheffield

S11 2YE

Dam

© Andy Brown

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